Bernards Township introduces 2026 budget; officials flag rising health-benefit costs The Bernards Township Committee introduced a 2026 municipal budget just under $50 million and scheduled a public hearing for April 28, 2026. CFO Sean McCarthy said employee health-benefit cost increases — roughly $550,000 or about 20% — are the primary budget pressure.

Bernards Township's 2026 budget is approaching $50 million, but rising health-benefit costs could put a strain on municipal finances—what's the plan to tackle these challenges?

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Glen Rock board flags $3.2 million state health‑plan spike; tentative budget shows roughly 2.38% tax‑rate rise Administrators gave the board a first look at a two‑part tentative budget driven by an estimated $3.2 million increase in state health‑insurance costs; the district plans to use a $2.3 million state cap adjustment and a 2% operating levy but projects an estimated 2.38% tax‑rate change for homeowners.

Glen Rock’s tentative budget faces a $3.2 million spike in state health insurance costs, leading to a projected 2.38% tax rate increase for homeowners.

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Governor's revised fiscal 25 budget projects $58B spending amid revenue growth concerns Budget exceeds revenues by $2.9B for fiscal 25 and fiscal 26 combined.

New Jersey's budget crisis deepens as spending surges ahead of revenue, risking a dramatic depletion of the state's surplus by 2028.

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New Jersey legislators question transparency in $2.18B tax increase budget proposal Lawmakers express concerns over budget transparency and potential Enron-like accounting practices.

New Jersey lawmakers are sounding alarm bells over a proposed $2.18 billion tax increase, likening current budgeting practices to the notorious Enron scandal.

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